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USDA’s Summer Grocery Program targets child food insecurity
A new USDA and Feeding America scheme is set to allow over 20 million children to have access to “adequate nutrition” for the summer of 2024.
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US commits to strengthening food security in The Philippines
Vice President Harris has launched an initiative to strengthen the US-Philippines alliance, including measures to enhance food security and supporting organic agriculture.
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How the FSIS is tackling US Salmonella infections
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released a proposed regulatory framework to reduce the risk of poultry products being contaminated with Salmonella. Here's what it comprises...
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How is the Californian drought affecting agriculture?
The Californian drought is having damaging effects on the state, including withering essential winter crops, and contributing to food inflation.
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Will the US see improved animal welfare standards for organic meat?
The lives of organic chickens could change following a new rule proposed by National Organic Program Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards. Here’s what CFS’ Senior Attorney Amy van Saun had to say…
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India has imposed a 20% export levy on selected rice varieties
Certain rice varieties are subject to a new export levy in India, with wheat and sugar exports affected since May in order to protect local supplies.
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USDA approves the purchase of purple GM tomato seeds for home growers
The USDA has given green light to home growers purchasing Norfolk Plant Science’s nutritionally enhanced high-anthocyanin purple tomato seeds from Spring 2023.
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USDA announces scheme to aid Californian consumers and producers
The USDA has revealed the scope of the new scheme, which will award up to $400 million worth of non-competitive contracts to local producers to help ease food insecurity in California.
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Shocking slaughterhouse abuse – it’s time to change
New data released by the USDA reveals that birds are being boiled alive in US poultry slaughterhouses.
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Self-inspections: much ado about nothing or regulatory concern?
New Food examines the recent decision by the USDA to allow Cargill staff to perform some inspection tasks themselves and asks whether this will change the way we keep our food safe.
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60-second news – this week’s headlines delivered to you in one minute
USDA promises to get tough on Salmonella and UK food price hikes described as "terrifying" in this week's top headlines.
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USDA to revamp Salmonella prevention efforts
The USDA will seek feedback from the industry on current Salmonella control measures and will look to build on the latest science to reduce the number of Americans infected with Salmonella each year.
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60-second news – this week’s headlines delivered to you in one minute
Is the UK facing a diabetes epidemic? Listen to this along with our other top headlines in this week's 60 second news.
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Could food waste soon be used to power data centres?
Researchers from Virginia Tech are entering the final stages of research that could soon see food waste used to manufacture batteries to power things like data centres.
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Why plant-based doesn’t necessarily mean healthy
David McClements warns that plant-based alternatives are not necessarily healthier than their traditional counterparts, thanks to the amount of sugar, salt, and saturated fat sometimes present in them.
